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Ortus Island Picnic Area

Kerri shook her head at Roland as she tried to contain her coughing, turning bright red with embarrassment. "I'm... fine..." she choked out, before another wave of coughing overcame her, flecks of blood lightly splattering her hands.

Marill ran over to Kerri in worry, looking at her condition, before running back to the table and picking up a glass of water. "Ma, mar marill-rill!" she exclaimed at Roland, gesturing with the water. Get her to drink some water, the Pokemon meant.

"Aboooooom, sno-ow bomasnow." George added, looking at Kerri sadly. She hasn't had any medicine at least since she caught me. Kerri gestured at her Pokemon and choked something that sounded like "Shut up," as she finally caught her breath, heaving in big gasps of air. After a moment she laughed very gently, wiped the blood away from her mouth, and took the glass of water that her Marill was dancing around with.

"Sorry about that," she told Roland softly, her voice much more subdued and raspy than before. "It's, uh, been a while since that's happened." Kerri took a long drink and sighed happily after. "Do you have a napkin or something?" she asked shyly, hiding her hands behind her back a bit.

Roland

Location: Ortus Isle picnic area

"Yeah, I think there are some over at the food vender. Let me go get some..." Roland said and took off at a jog towards the small booth that sold the food. Ripping some napkins from the dispenser, he was back in ten seconds.

Roland handed over the napkins, then asked "Are you going to be alright? Do you have any meds on you for the asthma or something?"

The storm will rise...

The flood will raise...

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bringing the water.

wiping out the enemy.

Roland

Location: Ortus Isle picnic area

"It's alright," Roland said quickly, then allowed the subject change that Kerri was trying to accomplish. "I met him before we were even pokemon trainers. Like I said, I grew up in Solaceon town, and that's a big place for breeders. He decided to become a breeder."

Roland recalled his pokemon as he spoke, leaving Arcane out. "About a year ago, he had a run-in with Team Galactic. One of their grunts had stolen some of his pokemon and took off. He freaked out, since he wasn't really good at battles. So, I told him I'd get his pokemon for him, and did just that."

As Mew was sitting there staring at this special Lucario, the trainer with the Garchomp wandered off for a moment. Mew didn't really pay much attention to it until he brought back a young female with a Weavile, who was happily eating some ice cream on a stick. They sat down a the picnic table together, and the conversation between the three trainers did not seem to pick up any. Mew looked over in the direction of the photographer that it had mischievously doused with water....she was laughing. Mew didn't really seem to care. As Mew sat there in silence behind the trees, a light cloud of smoke floated over in its direction. Mew couldn't help but curl its nose at the lingering smell of a cigarette. It was caused by the Garchomp trainer, who was continuously flicking his lighter. Shortly afterward, Mew was startled by a sharp voice, calling out toward the trainer in the request of putting out the cigarette. This was followed up by a cough attack, and Mew was genuinely worried about her for a moment, until she stopped soon after.
Mew focused its gaze on the Weavile next to the girl trainer who was with the smoker. It didn't seem to notice. She was still happily, and uninterruptedly eating on her ice cream, kicking her legs in the process.

Mew refocus's its attention back on the Lucario as it walks away toward a lone Vulpix. Where is he going? Mew thought. It continued to watch as the Lucario began to communicate with the Vulpix. Did he just talk!?....Only the most powerful of Pokemon can do that! This one really is something to be admired.

Then, out of nowhere, Mew heard a different voice. "If there is any abnormal presence out there, respond now!" It troubled Mew. Does someone know I'm here!? Mew began reading the minds of all around it. No one had a clue where Mew was. Feeling a bit safer Mew tried to figure out how to respond to the obvious telepathic message, and it figured that the best response would be not giving one. I'm just going to move...

Mew darted out of the trees as fast as it could, not minding the thought of being seen since it was moving fast enough that it would be nearly impossible to tell what the pink blur was. It headed out toward the stadium which was closed. Mew's curiosity got the better of it yet again, and it wanted to see what it was like inside. Mew teleports inside the large dome, and is met with bright lights, and an awesomely large field for battle. Mew flys up to the top of the dome and sits on the rafters. Humans make so many of these. They scatter them throughout the land just to battle Pokemon. I've witnessed great battles within these kinds of buildings, and they all turn out the same. Pokemon in teams of six rush in, fighting for their trainers, their friends, but in the end, there is always a Pokemon that gets hurt. I will never understand why some Pokemon are willing to throw themselves into such a brutal sport, but the bond they form with their trainers sometimes really does make the difference. And it seems the more they battle, the more that bond grows, and the love they share for each other is something that I will always find amazing..... Lost in deep thought, Mew stays put, frozen on the rafters....

You think you have the answer...

Robyn groaned and opened her eyes. The teen wouldn't allow herself to fall asleep, that would ruin her whole sleeping habit. Her eyes traveled to the direction Stardust traveled. There were tons of trainers and their Pokemon. "I hope she doesn't get in trouble." Starting to get up, Robyn stopped herself. She and Stardust had gotten separated like this once.

"Something on my mind," Stardust repeated, outraged, in the language of Pokemon. She took a slow deep breath and released it, along with a small flame. She looked away from Ryuken, continuing to breath slowly. The fox Pokemon was trying to calm herself. She snapped her eyes back to him. "I have to find out about the reason behind your behavior in front of my trainer," the fire Pokemon said calmly. Then she shook her head and added, "No. Frankly, I'm not sure if I care about the reason. Robyn is the type to put up with things like that. I, on the other hand, will not tolerate it." Stardust was trying to be formidable at the end of her speech by ending it with a little growl but her stomach growled too. Her nose had caught the sent of poffins and she licked her lips-her eyes traveling to find the source of the smell. She spotted it. A female trainer part way soaked. Forcing herself to remain seated, she looked back at the Lucario.

...I laugh and watch you fall.

Ryuken listened intently to the Vulpix, he was impressed it was brave enough to approach him. When Stardust had finished her short rant, the Lucario smiled. "Chill out, no need to be so aggressive. I am impressed at how much you care for your trainer, that could be the only reason you would approach me. But you see, Chris is my best friend. To put it simply, I don't like the way he behaves around your trainer. Nothing personal. I was kind of hoping if I acted like I don't like her, he would avoid her. Didn't work I guess. He usually listens to me, but this time..." Suddenly the Aura Pokemon is distracted by a voice calling out to him. He stops to look around for a moment; deciding it was nothing worth attending to, he returns his attention to the small fox Pokemon. She was becoming distracted too, so he figured that ending the conversation was a good idea. "Truce then?"